• Now that Aaron Hill has re-signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mark Ellis has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the market for free agent second baseman is swiftly shrinking. That probably means the Tigers will have to fill that position through trade.

According to Jon Paul Morosi, Detroit is interested in the Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado as a potential second baseman. Morosi also reports that the Tigers could trade Delmon Young, if it meant getting help at second base. But would the Braves want Young, who will probably be more expensive?

• The Tigers, along with two other teams, have shown interest in Rafael Furcal. Not as a shortstop, however, but as a second baseman. Furcal prefers to remain a shortstop. At least for now.

That same article also mentioned that the San Diego Padres are looking to trade either shortstop Jason Bartlett or second baseman Orlando Hudson. No word on which teams could pursue either player, but as we know, Detroit is looking for middle infielders. [FOXSports.com]

• With yesterday's announcement of the Rookie of the Year winners — Tampa Bay's Jeremy Hellickson in the American League and Atlanta's Craig Kimbrel in the National League — Dan Holmes reminds us of the four Detroit Tigers who have won the award in its 64-year history. [Detroit Athletic Co.]